Apr. 9, 2025 By Jessica Militello Homeowners in northeast Queens received an important lesson in deed theft prevention during the April 7 Community Board 11 meeting, where officials warned of rising scams that often target elderly and immigrant residents. The meeting, held Monday evening at the Korean Community Services Center in Bayside, focused on…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Athena Dawson In celebration of Civics Week 2025, Assembly Member Sam Berger visited several public schools across his district to engage students in conversations about civic duty, community leadership, and the role of local government. Civics Week, held this year from March 10 to 14, is an annual initiative organized…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Vanessa Rogan April marks World Autism Acceptance Month (changed this past year from Autism Awareness Month). It is dedicated to promoting acceptance, understanding and support for individuals with autism and their families. It encourages communities to foster awareness and create inclusive environments for people on the autism spectrum. This is a…
Apr. 9, 2025 By Shane O’Brien U.S. Rep. Gregory Meeks has joined U.S. Rep. Richard Neal and U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen to introduce a privileged resolution to terminate President Donald Trump’s executive order allowing him to impose blanket 10% tariffs on all imports. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Neal,…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Czarinna Andres Two lucky Powerball players in Queens are holding third-prize-winning tickets worth $50,000 each following the drawing on Sunday, April 7, the New York Lottery announced on Tuesday. One winning ticket was sold at Stop & Go Convenience, located at 42-39 Main Street in Flushing, while the second was…
Apr. 8, 2025 By jmilitello April 8, 2025 By Jessica Militello Easter baskets filled with candy, small gifts, and thoughtful gestures are a sweet tradition and a great way to show someone you care. While they’re typically made for kids, there’s no reason adults should miss out on the fun! Whether you’re assembling a…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Bill Parry The NYPD Highway District’s Collision Investigation Squad is still investigating a chain-reaction crash in South Richmond Hill involving an MTA bus that left nine bystanders injured on the night of Thursday, April 3. Police from the 106th Precinct in South Ozone Park responded to a 911 call reporting…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Diana E. Limongi As a mom who works outside the home, I know all too well the struggles that working parents face here in Queens and throughout New York state. I, too, have struggled to find affordable child care in my community. Child care has always been 20-30 percent of…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Athena Dawson A local teen hailing from Jamaica Estates is making waves in gymnastics. Mariyah Aranbayev, 17, medaled second place on uneven bars last week at the New Jersey Level 10 State Championship. The all-around gymnast scored 9.700 out of a perfect 10 on the uneven bars during the competition.…
Apr. 8, 2025 By Colum Motherway A group of City Council Members known as the “Common Sense Caucus” is gearing up to introduce legislation next week aimed at making New York City’s recently implemented mandatory household composting program voluntary. The caucus, which includes Council Members Robert Holden, Kristy Marmorato, Vickie Paladino, Joann Ariola, Susan…